HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 99-143RESOLUTION NO. 99- 143
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CHARTER, CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH THE NAMES OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION
TO THE POSITION OF CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT 01 (NORTHERN
RESIDENTIAL AREA), AND OF CITY COMMISSIONER, SEAT 03
(SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL AREA); PROVIDING FOR A RUN-OFF
ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12,
1999; PROVIDING FOR CITY COMMISSION DESIGNATION OF TWO
REGISTERED VOTERS WHO SHALL SERVE WITH THE CITY CLERK,
CITY MANAGER, AND THE CITY ATTORNEY AS THE CANVASSING
BOARD FOR SAID GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONDUCTING THE ELECTIONS, VOTING PRECINCTS, VOTER
REGISTRATION, NOTICE OF ELECTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, provides: "A
general election shall be held in each odd -numbered year, on the second Tuesday following the first
Monday in September. A run-off election, if necessary, shall be held on the second Tuesday following
the first Monday of October"; and
WHEREAS, City Ordinance No. 99-65, provides for the City Commission to designate two
registered voters who shall serve with the City Clerk, City Manager, and the City Attorney as the
Canvassing Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Calling A General Election
In accordance with the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and the general
laws of the State of Florida, a General Election is hereby called and directed to be held in the City of
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999, for the
purpose of submitting to the electorate the names of all qualified candidates for election to the positions
of City Commissioner, Seat 01 (northern residential area), and of City Commissioner, Seat 03 (southern
residential area).
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Section 2. Calling A Run-off Election. If Necessary
In accordance with the Municipal Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and the general
laws of the State of Florida, a Run-off Election, if necessary, is hereby called and directed to be held in
the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, for
the purpose of submitting to the electorate of the City the question as set forth hereinafter.
Section 3. Designation Of Two Registered Voters To Serve On The Canvassing Board
That the City of Sunny Isles Beach Commission hereby designate:
Mgmy Pine, and Norman Edelcuu , two registered voters, to serve with the City Clerk, City Manager,
and the City Attorney as the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Canvassing Board for the September 14, 1999,
General Election, and if necessary, the October 12, 1999 run-off election.
Section 4. Conducting the Elections
That the City Clerk is authorized to utilize the services of the Miami -Dade County Supervisor
of Elections and his staff of officials for assistance in the conduct said General Election, and run-off
Election, if necessary. The Miami -Dade County Election Officials shall furnish the official returns for
each precinct to the City Clerk of the City of Sunny Isles Beach as soon as the ballots from all
precincts have been tabulated, and the City of Sunny Isles Beach Canvassing Board's certification of
the duly accepted results of said elections shall be accepted by the City Commission.
Section 5. Voting Precincts
That said voting precincts in the City of Sunny Isles Beach for said Special Election shall be as
established by the proper and appropriate Miami -Dade County Supervisor of Elections and his staff
of officials. All electors shall vote at the polling places and the voting precincts in which the
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION BOOKS show that the said electors reside. A list of the voting
precincts and the polling places therein (subject to change by the Miami -Dade County Supervisor of
Elections, in accordance with the laws of Florida) is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 6. Voter Registration
That registration of persons desiring to vote in said General Election, and if necessary, a run-off
election, shall be in accordance with the general laws of the State of Florida governing voter
registration. Qualified persons may obtain registration forms to vote at the Office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Suite 250, 17070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160, Monday through
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Friday, except legal holidays, until August 16, 1999, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
and at such other voter registration centers and during such times as may be provided by the Miami -
Dade County Supervisor of Elections; (and for a run-off election, if necessary, until September 13,
1999, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). Each person desiring to become a registered
voter shall be responsible for properly filling out the registration form and returning it to the Miami -
Dade County Elections Office. All completed registration forms must be received by the Miami -Dade
County Elections Office and clocked -in no later than August 16, 1999, at 5:00 p.m., for the General
Election (and no later than September 13 , 1999, at 5:00 p.m. for a run-off election, if necessary) in
order for a person to vote in said elections. All questions concerning voter registration should be
directed to the Miami -Dade County Elections Office, 111 NW lat Street, Floor 19, Miami, Florida,
33130; mailing address: P.O. Box 012241, Miami, Florida 33101; telephone: (305) 375-5553.
Section 8. Notice of Elections
That not less than thirty days notice of said General Election shall be given by publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami -Dade County, Florida. Such
publication shall be made at least once each week for four consecutive weeks next preceding said
Election.
Section 9. Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED upon first reading this 17t" day of JuJag, 1999.
David
ATTEST:
Richard Brdwn-Morilla; City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
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L M. Dannheisser, City Attorney
Vote: S-O
Motion on second reading by: f ����.✓'�a�?
Second on second reading by: ice^ ��a,�.�-ncw•
Mayor Samson
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Vice -Mayor Turetsky
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Commissioner Iglesias
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Commissioner Kauffinan
(yes)
_(no)
Commissioner Morrow
(,_/(yes)
_(no)
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"Exhibit A"
LIST OF POLLING PLACES FOR
SUNNY ISLES BEACH MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
Precinct Location Address
001 Ocean View at Aventura Beach, Bldg. A 19370 Collins Ave.
002 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
003 Winston Towers, Bldg. 200
004 Plaza of the Americas
005 Arlen House Condo West
c:\Clerk's Election Docs\polling places for 9-14-99
17775 North Bay Road
251 - 174 Street
17001 North Bay Road
500 Bayview Drive
City of Sunny Isles Beach (13
Office of the City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 17, 1999
TO: Mayor Samson and City Commissioners
FROM: Richard Brown-Morilla, City Clerle_�
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TWO REGISTERED VOTERS TO SERVE
ON THE CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND
CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION, AND RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF
NECESSARY
RECOA4MENDATION:
It is requested that the City Commission designate "two registered voters" who shall serve
with the City Clerk, City Manager, and the City Attorney as the Canvassing Board for the
upcoming General elections. It is also recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached Resolution which provides for conducting a General Election on September 14, 1999,
and if necessary, a run-off election of October 12, 1999.
REASONS:
This resolution provides the required details regarding the conduct of the upcoming general election,
and if necessary, a run-off election. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 99-65, the City Commission
must designate the two registered voters to serve on the Canvassing Board of these specific elections.
The two registered voters who would serve on the Canvassing Board should be willing to remain
neutral during the upcoming campaign process.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Brown-Morilla
City Clerk
Attachment: proposed resolution
c\Clerk's Election DocslComm Memo General Election Reso 8 Canvass Designation